Virtual library capture and retrieval system for audio, film and video elements

Abstract

The invention includes a image capture subsystem, a computing device and a software program. The software program is stored on the computing device. When executed, the image capture subsystem captures images of different faces or sides of the physical element, crops and resizes the images to map to a selected physical model and then creates a virtual representation of the physical element based on the selected physical model. These element virtual representations are stored in a database along with indexing information. Each of the images may also be scanned and metadata regarding the physical elements is captured and indexed. The software system and program, which when executed, also allows owners/user to input element identification information to retrieve relevant element virtual representations. After the element virtual representation has been retrieved, an owner or user can review and sort, from their computer device, without ever physically touching or retrieving from storage the physical element. Users can organize, sort, and store these elements in lower cost environments.

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